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Revista de la Universidad Industrial de Santander. Salud
Print version ISSN 0121-0807
Abstract
LUNA-GONZALEZ, María L.; GUIO-MAHECHA, Elizabeth; BECERRA-BAYONA, Silvia and SERRANO-DIAZ, Norma. Data management, an essential process for the development of Biobanks. Rev. Univ. Ind. Santander. Salud [online]. 2016, vol.48, n.4, pp.548-553. ISSN 0121-0807. https://doi.org/10.18273/revsal.v48n4-2016013.
The collection, processing and storage of biological samples need a system for not only organizing and managing the patient samples but also integrating data records from different sources related to these patients. Along with computer advancement, these integration processes will allow to identify possible relationships between sociodemographic, genetic and environmental factors with specific diseases. Therefore, data structures, coding and metadata systems, have become essential elements for controlling biobanks. In fact, management, integration, security, privacy and data analysis are current challenges for scientists and computer administrators. The standardization of data, harmonization and interoperability of biobank computer systems will help to have an optimum use of biological material. As a result, these advances will turn into a great resource for large-scale epidemiological and clinical studies as well as the basis for new diagnostic tests and personalized therapies.
Keywords : Biobank; data systems; biological samples; data management.